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Indian sugar industry in bitter times

Published: 21 September, 2009, 09:30


The world's number two sugar producer is seeing a huge drop in output. With an insatiable appetite for sugar a part of country's culture – rising prices and a fall in domestic production are leaving a bitter taste.

 
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